Representative Messege

Daisei Group Senior Chairman
Koichi Tanaka

• Our History

  DAISEI Group started in 1969 with only one truck. In 1967, while I was training in New York, I witnessed something that profoundly shaped my vision for the future. In Japan at that time, truck drivers were often regarded as having a relatively low social status. In the United States, however, drivers were respected professionals who took great pride in their work.

  Inspired by that experience, I founded the company with a clear ambition: to make truck driving a profession that people in Japan could be proud of. Since our founding, we have faced challenge after challenge. Yet thanks to the support of our Crew members, customers, and many partners, we have continued to grow. In 2026, we proudly celebrate our 57th anniversary. What began as a one-person operation has evolved into a company where more than 7,000 Crew members work and build their careers.

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  Crews are my family

  I consider the crew members as my family. At the same time, they are the most valuable assets we have. Because we are a family, I face each of them with sincerity all the time. I support them with sincerity. If necessary, I would scorn them with sincerity. I do not have any outrageous talent, but I have confidence that I care for my fellow crew members the most. These feelings for the crews have not changed ever since the establishment, because a company is all about employees.

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  To the future

  DAISEI Group aims to become a two-way player in the coming years. By saying two-way, I mean “Deepening” and “Exploration”. We will create a New DAISEI Group by “Deepening” the businesses we’ve succeeded in and “Exploring” new business fields. Our challenge will never stop.